By CORY CARRBeing an American, I often take Hollywood for granite. Sure, many major Hollywood productions are bloated cash-grabs that often pander to the lowest common denominator. I mean, they made a God damned Emoji Movie! But what is often forgotten about Hollywood is how it has inspires billions of movie goers. Not just with gut-busting comedies, mind bending practical special effects, and gripping tales of love and loss that have stuck with us for generations. But how it has inspired people, from all over the world, to take that leap of faith and set out to MAKE movies. Because when you don’t have all of Hollywood’s resources backing your vision, I guess you’ll just have to do it yourself.CONTINUE READING